An appellate ruling in Koble creates sweeping new liability for housing providers, exposing them to extreme penalties for minor or harmless lease errors. The Koble decision requires landlords to…
Wisconsin College Students Tackle Real Development Challenge in Inaugural CORE Case Competition
On February 28, the next generation of commercial real estate leaders took center stage during the inaugural Wisconsin CORE Case Competition—an event organized by students…
Life After Tax Reform: NAR Helps Bring Certainty to Business Planning
How the National Association of REALTORS®’ advocacy on the Qualified Business Income Deduction and other tax provisions benefits real estate professionals. (Article from NAR.REALTOR by…
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Public policy shapes every real estate transaction. From property taxes and building codes to housing supply and development tools, decisions made in Madison and Washington…
CARW Joins Legal Action to Protect Wisconsin’s TIF Framework
The Commercial Association of REALTORS® Wisconsin (CARW) is participating as a plaintiff in litigation being advanced by the Milwaukee Metropolitan Association of Commerce (MMAC) related…
CARW Advocacy Efforts Highlighted at Wisconsin Governor’s Conference
CARW President & CEO Tracy Johnson represented the commercial real estate brokerage industry on a policy and advocacy panel at the Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on…
In Case You Missed It – New Tax Policy and Commercial Real Estate
Now that we’re into 2026, new tax policy changes are already shaping housing and real estate investment. At NAR NXT, industry experts unpacked how recent…
New for 2026: Wisconsin College Case Competition
CARW is proud to partner with Marquette University on the inaugural CORE* Development Case Competition – designed for Wisconsin Real Estate Students. Please share with…
NAR’s Lawrence Yun in Milwaukee for Residential Real Estate Event
It’s a turbulent time in the world of residential real estate — and those on the front lines of helping people find their next home…
CORE Development Case Competition – Hosted by Marquette University in partnership with CARW
CORE* Development Case Competition – Hosted by Marquette University in partnership with CARW * Creation Of Real Estate (CORE) open to Wisconsin – based schools…
Housing Affordability, Institutional Capital, and Getting Policy Right
Recent headlines have highlighted federal efforts to limit large institutional investors in the housing market. While improving housing affordability is widely supported, the main challenge…
CARW / Moody’s Release 2025 Q4 Commercial Numbers for SE Wisconsin and Madison
January 2026– The Commercial Association of REALTORS® Wisconsin (CARW) 2025 fourth quarter numbers show a market and economic overview of the industrial, office and retail…
The Top 10 Issues to Watch in Commercial Real Estate in 2026
The Counselors of Real Estate shares its annual look at the top-of-mind issues pressing on commercial real estate in the year ahead. The commercial real estate…
Join us in Madison February 10th – Government Day is Coming Right Up
Register now for Government Day in Madison on February 10th. The legislature is in session only a handful of days this year – and we’ll be there for…
Tax-Smart Strategies for Real Estate Investors in 2026
(from NAR): As provisions of the 2025 tax reform go into effect, both knowledge of the tax incentives available and a team of qualified professionals…
Setting the Stage: Influence Happens in the Right Room
Submitted by Tracy Johnson: With Hamilton coming to Milwaukee, I found myself thinking about the iconic song, “The Room Where It Happens.” It’s a fitting…
2025 CARW Year in Review: Building Momentum Across Wisconsin
As we reflect on 2025, one thing is clear: CARW is stronger, more focused, and more influential than ever. This past year was about sharpening…
The Take Podcast: 2025 CARW and NAIOP WI Market Update Recording
Check out the latest episode of The Take on Commercial Real Estate. Experience the full 2025 CARW & NAIOP Wisconsin Market Update presentations in one episode –…
2025 Legislative Wrap-Up: Why It Matters to Commercial Real Estate
Wisconsin’s 2025 legislative session delivered meaningful, pro-growth wins for commercial real estate by reducing costs, improving development certainty, and expanding tools to address the housing…
A Collaborative Approach to Commercial Real Estate Data in Wisconsin
CARW’s member-driven data model ensures Wisconsin’s commercial real estate professionals aren’t just consuming market information—they’re helping shape it. Through partnerships with Moody’s and insights from across Milwaukee, Madison, and the Fox Valley, CARW delivers accurate, connected, and actionable data that strengthens our entire industry.